Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Arundel

"The Royal Pavilion is the city’s must-see attraction. The glittering party pad and palace of Prince George, later Prince Regent and then King George IV, it’s one of the most opulent buildings in England, and certainly the finest example of early 19th-century chinoiserie anywhere in Europe. It’s an apt symbol of Brighton’s reputation for decadence. An unimpressed Queen Victoria called the Royal Pavilion ‘a strange, odd Chinese place’, but for visitors to Brighton it’s an unmissable chunk of Sussex history."

"One of the symbols of Brighton, this flamboyantly iconic royal building is actually great for visiting with kids. You can buy a kids’ trail for a small fee (50p when we visited) spotting some of the animals dotted throughout the opulent rooms, or just amuse yourself finding all the dragons at the Royal Pavilion. And staff will actively encourage you to have a lie down on the carpet in the music room to see the chandelier rising to the gold patterned ceiling."

"Designed, manufactured & engineered by the makers of the London Eye, British Airways i360 is an observation tower by the Brighton Seafront, East Sussex and is 531ft high. The attraction cost £46 million in making and was aimed initially to attract over 739,000 paying visitors annually. From an enclosed viewing pod, the visitors can experience a 360-degree view of Brighton, the English Channel, the South Downs, and the Beachy add on a clear day to the east and the Isle of Wight on the west."

"With its observation pod rising to 138m up the 162m high tower, the i360 is the country’s highest observation tower outside London. Right on the seafront looking out to the old West Pier, there’s also a beachside cafe. On a clear day you can see for miles along the coast, with the city’s the best views since the Brighton ferris wheel was closed."

"A post shared by VisitBrighton (@visit.brighton) on Jan 21, 2019 at 1:57am PST. The i360 glides visitors 450 feet into the air for 360° views of the city, sea & countryside. From the pod you can get a seagull's view of Brighton, look out for rooftop artwork, the wind farm on the horizon as well as the stunning South Downs National Park."

"A chain of commercial sea-life themed aquariums, the Sea Life Centre has about 53 attractions that include mini sea life features within the resort parks, standalone sea life centres and the Legoland submarine rides across the globe, owned by Merlin Entertainments, a British company. Aimed at championing the cause of marine conservation, Sea Life Centres combine a variety of technological displays, entertainment and biological expertise to provide thematic journeys through the European and Tropical Waters with some close encounters with sea life, right from starfish and shrimps to sharks, stingrays and sea horses. In the UK, Sea Life Centres are at Brighton, Birmingham and Blackpool."

"The world’s oldest operating aquarium, it’s only a shell’s throw away from the sea itself with more than 150 creatures to see at the Brighton Sea Life Centre. Set in striking Victorian building, there are regular special exhibitions, as well as a variety of different underwater habitats, stamp trail, behind the scenes tour, and plenty more to discover including the UK’s first glass-bottom boat inside, activities for kids and the now obligatory underwater tunnel. The newest addition is the special Day and Night area showing how the oceans change over the course of 24 hours, including a bioluminescent beach."

"Take a trip under the sea at one of Brighton’s most popular and most accessible attractions. Dating back to 1872, Brighton Sea Life is the oldest operating aquarium in the world. Discover a variety of zones and experiences, celebrating all different species of sea life from tiny seahorses to 6ft sharks."

"The southern shores of England are tailor made for regal wealth and elegant furnishings, and Preston Manor brings both to the table with confidence and grace."

"Brighton BN1 6 (2 km away) Landmark & historical placeHistory Museum "A stunning Edwardian home and a treasure to all who know her."

"Preston Park is easily one of the biggest and most famous parks in Brighton, complete with 8 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 4 football pitches and a great children’s playground. It even has a softball pitch and a cycle velodrome!. But perhaps one of the biggest appeals to Preston park is something located right next door, the Rockery."

"In amongst this picturesque park, you’ll find the tranquil rockery which will bring an air of calm to your busy weekend in this non-stop city. Relaxing, beautiful and a surefire Insta winner, it’s well worth a little visit. @acreswildgardendesign"

"This park gets lively when it celebrates the annual festival, as people of all ages come together to celebrate over a few too many drinks. This is arguably the most narrow park in Brighton, running over a straight strip of land. It also has the nickname of ‘The Patch’ by locals, which is why it now has the festival named PatchFest."

"A flagship reserve of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, you can walk the 2.5-mile path around the marshes to see many different birds – including dark–bellied brent geese, redshanks, short–eared owls, warblers and wheatears. Visit the Trust's website for more information on the wildlife and to download an illustrated map."

"The Level is one of Brighton’s largest parks and boasts of a variety of purposes; from the Level Café, to a hiring venue for small community engagements, to an international standard skatepark, sensory play garden area, table- tennis arena which also has spaces for chess- boards, picnic spot, book club, Tai- Chi classes, fit- mums fitness sessions, and a beautiful bee bed and butterfly garden. The Level also has a massive collection of elm trees that support the colony of White-letter Hairstreak butterflies and is thus of national importance. The north lawns of the park also portray local artists’ works, which are also disabled- friendly and there is also a polished steel archway around the southern entrance that displays images of the history of the park, and the wildlife found here."

"An incredibly popular park during the summer months, found along Lewes road, the Level is perhaps most notable for having a large skatepark, the biggest in Brighton, with the others being in Hove Lagoon and Hollingdean skate park. But perhaps one of the most important factors when I’m going to spend a day in a park is that there are a large number of toilets available to the public with no charge. They also have baby changing facilities."

"The Level is one of the largest public open spaces in central Brighton. This popular community park was completely restored in 2013, following a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund. The Level now offers a range of attractions, facilities and activities for all to enjoy."

"If a Banksy, Hirst and Blake are what you dream of having on your wall, then Enter Gallery can help out. This gallery is one of the best-stocked commercial galleries in the southeast, and although it’s easy to walk past this unimposing, modern space as your browse the vibrant boutiques in Brighton’s North Laine, Enter Gallery is a gem. Alongside classic artists such as Andy Warhol and Peter Blake, the gallery stocks a huge range of local and international urban artists including D*Face, Shephard Fairey, Dan Baldwin, Imbue, Static and Bonnie and Clyde."

"As one of the first galleries in the UK to sell Banksy prints online, Art Republic’s reputation has always been one that seeks the most cutting edge in art and gives it centre stage. Its Brighton gallery is just the same, and is brimming with rare, limited edition pop art, graffiti and street art inspired prints and originals that would be a talking point in any home. There’s also a myriad of events and launches at the gallery, offering regulars the opportunity to mingle among artists as they browse new pieces late into the evening."

"There isn’t an inch of space wasted at Enter Gallery, one of Brighton’s biggest art showcases. It’s another supernova of vibrant colour and striking design, complete with an expert team on the floor to help you pick out the piece that would best compliment your living room."

"This former Regency church in the heart of Brighton provides a unique home to its stunning exhibition programme, which boasts three main shows a year often developed in partnership. The gallery keeps a focus on contemporary visual art, supporting and encouraging artists with whom it works to be adventurous and to test the boundaries of their practice. Exhibitions tend to be dynamic and interactive, allowing even visitors the chance to create."

"Showcasing the world in technicolour, Zorian Matthews is a local favourite within Brighton’s art scene. The most appealing thing about his small gallery on Kings Road is its pure authenticity; you can usually see Zorian hard at work on his latest painting at the back of it, and he’s always up for a chat about his work."

"The Level is one of Brighton’s largest parks and boasts of a variety of purposes; from the Level Café, to a hiring venue for small community engagements, to an international standard skatepark, sensory play garden area, table- tennis arena which also has spaces for chess- boards, picnic spot, book club, Tai- Chi classes, fit- mums fitness sessions, and a beautiful bee bed and butterfly garden. The Level also has a massive collection of elm trees that support the colony of White-letter Hairstreak butterflies and is thus of national importance. The north lawns of the park also portray local artists’ works, which are also disabled- friendly and there is also a polished steel archway around the southern entrance that displays images of the history of the park, and the wildlife found here."

"An incredibly popular park during the summer months, found along Lewes road, the Level is perhaps most notable for having a large skatepark, the biggest in Brighton, with the others being in Hove Lagoon and Hollingdean skate park. But perhaps one of the most important factors when I’m going to spend a day in a park is that there are a large number of toilets available to the public with no charge. They also have baby changing facilities."

"The Level is one of the largest public open spaces in central Brighton. This popular community park was completely restored in 2013, following a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund. The Level now offers a range of attractions, facilities and activities for all to enjoy."

"A flagship reserve of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, you can walk the 2.5-mile path around the marshes to see many different birds – including dark–bellied brent geese, redshanks, short–eared owls, warblers and wheatears. Visit the Trust's website for more information on the wildlife and to download an illustrated map."